Paragraphing

How long should a paragraph be?

• 3-5 sentences, sometimes more.

• Longer than 5 sentences.

• Depends on how long the sentences are.

• Depends on the outline.

A paragraph is

• A series of main ideas.

• A series of ideas developed in synchrony.

• The developing of a topic.

• Basic block of a text with one main idea.

The topic sentence:

• Is the first sentence of the paragraph.

• Leads the whole text.

• Contains the main idea of the paragraph.

• Presents the topic of the text.

To include a controlling idea:

• Gives you a more solid structure in your paragraph.

• Focuses your perspective on the topic.

• Helps the reader understand your point.

• All of the above

• None of the above

A paragraph has 3 parts:

• a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence.

• a topic sentence, declarative sentences, and interrogative sentences.

• the main idea, exclamatory sentences, and a concluding sentence.

• the main idea, a clincher, and a concluding sentence.

What is a paragraph?

• A paragraph consists of five sentences.

• A paragraph is a collection of sentences focusing on a single topic.

• A paragraph is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.

• A paragraph expresses a strong feeling or emotion.

A clincher or concluding sentence is the most important part of a paragraph.

• True

• False

It is organizing ideas by dividing text into paragraphs and making the writer’s thinking visible to the readers.

• Organization

• Paragraphing

• Outlining

• Summarizing

What is the primary purpose of paragraphing in writing?

• To organize ideas and make the text easier to read

• To increase the word count of an essay

• To confuse the reader

• To make the text look longer

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-structured paragraph?

• Contains a clear topic sentence

• Includes supporting details

• Has a concluding sentence

• Is exactly five sentences long